Why I chose to become a mental health counselor

Counseling others is a difficult job that requires people to listen, take notes, and respond in ways that are positive and helpful. It is important that trust be built between the counselor and the patient so that the patient will feel comfortable speaking about issues that are private or embarrassing. There are many different types of counselors including drug counselors; marriage counselors, grief counselors, job counselors, diet and exercise counselors, and others that can help people improve their lives in different ways. Counselors are trained to offer advice and listen to issues that may be bothering other people. They are not allowed to prescribe medication or expected to provide
• Completing risk assessments or mental health evaluations on clients as required. • Talking and counseling with clients to help them make informed decisions about themselves, their lives and even relationships and future goals. • Providing consistent care and treatment programs for clients by providing required documentation and case records to other professionals involved with the clients. • Keeping accurate client records, files and documentation for the release of information to other treatment professionals. • Meeting and planning the most effective treatment for the patient with other professionals in the field.

Although it is probably one of the least discussed leadership competencies, self-awareness is possibly one of the most valuable. Self-awareness is being conscious of what you are good at while acknowledging what you still have yet to learn. This includes admitting when you do not have the answer and owning up to mistakes. In our highly competitive culture, this can seem counterintuitive. In fact, many of us operate on the belief that we must appear as though we know everything all the time or else people will question our abilities, diminishing our effectiveness as leaders. I believe that I am a Good writing and have excellent computer skills, self-starter, sound decision-making skills; ability to establish a trusting relationship with individuals from diverse multicultural backgrounds; accurate records keeper; enthusiastic team